Startup CTO for Growth

We all know that building a startup is pretty much investing. I would love to say that it’s not all about money, but we all know money plays a huge part of it. That’s why it’s astounding the sheer number of people I’ve encountered that are looking for developers to build first versions, without really knowing how much everything costs. So today I’m going to give you a rough estimate and a little extra information on the cost of financing each stage of your startup.

Last week I worked with a startup that’s considering using blockchain to provide reliable proof of transaction. A lot of startups are looking into this option, most of them following a marketplace model where people can buy stuff from each other, and they just have to sign up to a website to get connected. But the truth is, although it is useful, blockchain is not necessary to build a marketplace. Even so, a marketplace platform isn’t the only scenario where startups could benefit from the use of this technology. Let’s talk about how using blockchain for your startup can give it the boost it needs.

Building a startup is an exciting adventure. It comes with risks, but also with great potential rewards. Stepping into this world can be intimidating, especially if you’re not sure what you can and cannot do to make a living out of it. The truth is that the internet has become a huge worldwide marketplace, so those who want to satisfy a need through a digital solution these days prefer building an app. Today we’re tackling what you can sell in an app and under which circumstances.

Startup environments are ever-changing, just like technology. This makes building a tech startup one of—if not the most—exciting business ventures out there. Nevertheless, building a tech startup requires staying on top of things—being informed of every new technology and application. So today I want to focus on progressive apps and how this new way of developing solutions might be a lifesaver for startup founders.

There’s a lot of hesitation in startup founders when the subject of frameworks comes up, and it’s mostly fueled by ignorance. A startup founder’s time is valuable, and they have to invest it wisely—which is why today I’m explaining what frameworks are, and how they are totally worth your time. Let’s get ready to boost your development’s productivity, and save tons of time and money.

Last week’s post was all about facing the challenge of writing your own startup’s technical specifications, and why the founder is the best person for the job. If you haven’t already, go ahead and read it. Today we are jumping right into what your Technical Specifications should actually contain. Keep in mind that this document will be used to hire developers and designers, so it will be the blueprint for every member on your technical team. Without further ado, let’s get started!

I have come across many entrepreneurs and tech startup founders in my career, and I repeatedly encounter the type that wants to forget all about technical specifications—building the roadmap, defining features and choosing technologies—and just focus on his customers from the get go. I want to explain today why writing technical specifications for your own startup is, in fact, putting your best foot forward.

Building a startup can be challenging, but wanting to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) to that endeavor makes it a daunting experience. Especially at the beginning—since startups usually lack in-house developers and the capital necessary to tackle such complicated projects. But not to worry, today we’re breaking down how to integrate and build AI as a startup.